4110, QLD

The area is significantly younger than the national figure, with a very high proportion of children and few seniors. This youthful profile is reflected in the total population, which grew by 72% since 2011 to reach 16,461 people.

Born overseas, 44.5% of residents come from abroad, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese are among the most common birthplaces and ancestries alongside English and Australian.

Language diversity is very high, with 45.1% of people using a language other than English at home—a figure far above the Queensland average. About 6.7% of residents speak little or no English, which is well above the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is less common here than in other areas; the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure. Hinduism and Islam are more prominent here than in the broader state.

Education levels have risen sharply, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher climbing 16 points since 2011. Now, 66% of residents finished Year 12, which is well above the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,906, which is a little above the national figure. High-earning households have increased, with the share of those earning $3,000 or more per week rising 13 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions compared to the state and nation. Only 7.4% report a mental health condition, which is also below the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is much higher than most areas, which is consistent with the very large number of children living here. However, volunteering is well below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.

Homes are slightly larger than average, with 2.9 people per dwelling. This is partly explained by the high number of couples with children, who make up 63% of families.

Most people live in separate houses, and 90.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While renting is much more common than in most areas, very few people own their homes outright, a figure far below the national average.

The area is well-served by public transport with 80 stops, and more people use it for commuting than in most other areas. While 62% of people drive to work, 13.1% now work from home, a significant increase since 2011.

This is a highly mobile community, with 56.7% of people moving in the last five years—far above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.2% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and 61.5% are employed full-time. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and retail.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage, with a score of 975. It ranks slightly better than half of all similar areas in terms of job skills and access to resources.

Most residents live within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, it is very difficult to access health services on foot, with only 9.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of such services.